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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,954.06, 379,496.68 and 134,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,954.06, 379,496.68 and 134,528 is: 201,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,954.06 : 379,496.68 = 134,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,954.06/379,496.68 = 134,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,954.06x = 379,496.68 × 134,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,954.06x = 51,052,929,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,052,929,367.04/252,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,826.88

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